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Kids dentistry works best when the dentist actually understands kids. Two Rivers Dental Group welcomes children of every age, from a one-year-old's first peek inside the mouth all the way through the teenage years. Dr. Matthew Collins is a father of two who knows what works at every stage. Visits are calm, fun, and never rushed, with a focus on prevention, education, and a positive relationship with the dentist that lasts a lifetime.
Every parent walks into the dental office with the same set of questions. Here are the four we hear most often, and exactly how we approach each one.
We start with a tour, not a tool. Kids meet our team, see the chair, and watch what happens before anything touches their mouth. Most kids relax once they realize they're in control of the timing.
Dr. Collins has two kids of his own. He knows what works with toddlers, what works with first-graders, and what works with eye-rolling teens. The approach changes with the age, but the patience stays the same.
The American Dental Association recommends a child's first dental visit by age one or within six months of the first tooth appearing. Early visits build comfort and catch concerns before they become problems.
Cavities in kids are common and not a parenting failure. We treat them with the smallest, gentlest approach possible, using the same modern materials as our dental fillings for adults. Quick visits mean your child won't dread coming back.
A two-year-old's visit looks nothing like a fourteen-year-old's. Here's what we focus on at each stage.
Short, low-pressure visits focused on getting comfortable with the chair, the team, and the routine. We check tooth development and talk parents through home care.
Regular cleanings, fluoride, and full exams begin. Baby teeth start falling out, permanent teeth come in, and we monitor everything along the way.
A mix of baby and permanent teeth. We add sealants to back molars when they erupt, watch for orthodontic concerns, and reinforce daily care habits.
Wisdom tooth monitoring, sports mouthguards, and helping teens take ownership of their oral health. If a tooth gets chipped at practice, our emergency dentist care handles it same-day.
Our kids' care covers everything your child needs from their first visit through their teen years, and it grows right into our family dentistry care as they get older. It's all part of the full menu of services at our office.
A gentle introduction to the dentist for toddlers and first-time patients. We focus on comfort, exploration, and making the experience positive from the very start.
Children's first visitRoutine cleanings tailored to children. Quick, gentle, and engaging. We teach kids age-appropriate brushing and flossing habits while we work.
Kids' dental cleaningsA thin protective coating applied to the chewing surfaces of back teeth to prevent cavities. Quick, painless, and one of the best preventive tools we offer kids.
Dental sealantsProfessional fluoride application that strengthens developing teeth and helps prevent cavities during the cavity-prone years. Recommended every six months for most kids.
Fluoride treatmentsDr. Collins is a father of two who lives right here in the Eugene-Springfield area. He doesn't talk down to kids, he doesn't rush them, and he stops if a child needs a break. The result is kids who actually look forward to coming in. You can get to know Dr. Collins before your first visit.
Dr. Collins parents young children of his own. He understands every stage from the inside.
No rushing, no bribes, no shortcuts. Visits move at the pace your child is ready for.
We teach kids what's happening and why, so they leave understanding their own oral health.
Two Rivers Dental Group sees young patients from Springfield and the surrounding Lane County communities. Our office at 1717 Centennial Blvd, Suite #3 is open Tuesday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call 541-287-7874 to schedule your child's visit.
The American Dental Association recommends a first dental visit by age one or within six months of the first tooth appearing. Early visits build comfort, set up healthy habits, and catch concerns before they become problems.
Yes. Our kids dentistry care starts around the first birthday. Early visits are short and low-pressure, focused on getting your child comfortable with the chair, the team, and the routine rather than doing much in the mouth.
We start with a tour, not a tool. Kids meet the team, see the chair, and watch what happens before anything touches their mouth. Dr. Collins explains each step in kid-friendly language and stops whenever a child needs a break. Most kids relax once they realize they're in control of the timing.
For most kids, yes. Sealants protect the deep grooves of back molars where cavities love to start, and fluoride strengthens developing enamel during the cavity-prone years. Both are quick, painless, and part of routine kids dentistry visits at our Springfield office.
Schedule your child's visit at our Springfield office. Calm, kid-friendly, and never rushed.
541-287-7874